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Wilmington Grand Prix Race Details
Miles for Meals Relay Race
 
Event Timeline
Friday, May 21
8:15am-2:00pm
2010 Delaware Bike Summit
Annual report on bicycle-friendly progress in Delaware followed by a group ride. To register, click here
2:45pm-4:45pm
Ride with the Pros presented by Kelly Benefit Strategies (invitation only)
Group ride for sponsors and special guests led by pro cyclists.
5pm start
Wilmington Grand Prix Kick-off Block Party, presented by Yuengling Light
Outdoor block party right on the course featuring live music and food by area restaurants.
Location: Willingtown Square (500 block of Market Street).
Saturday, May 22 Free Bike Valet @ Rodney Square)
10:00am
Opening Ceremonies: Parade to Fight Hunger, presented by Walgreen's
Marching bands, step teams and more than 300 organizations walk the race course to kick off the Grand Prix and raise funds and awareness for the Food Bank of Delaware. Walk or ride the course; everyone is invited to participate. Bring a food donation and help us fill the Food Bank Trailer. Parade staging under the Delaware History Center arch (500 Market Street) at 8:30am.
11:15am
Miles for Meals Relay Race presented by Wilmington Trust
Four-person teams run the one-mile Grand Prix course to raise funds for the Food Bank of Delaware. All racers will be timed. Open to runners of all ages and abilities.
12:15pm
Women’s Pro, I & II (25 miles)
Features many of the top-rated female racers in the U.S.
$7,500 purse
1:30pm
Wilmington Grand Prix presented by Bank of America
Men’s Pro & Category I (35 miles)
Elite national and international racers compete for USA Cycling National Race Calendar points.
$15,000 purse
3pm
Cadence Cycling Foundation Youth Challenge presented by JP Morgan Chase (5 miles)
3:30pm
Men’s Category II-III Race (25 miles)
$2,000 purse
4:30pm
Men’s Category III-IV Race (20 miles)
$1,000 purse
5:30pm
Awards Ceremony
Champions crowned in all categories.
Location: Main Stage (800 block of Market Street)
5:30pm start
Post-Race Party
TBA
ALL DAY SATURDAY
DJ and Live Music on each block; family rides and activities; bike and skateboarding demonstrations, street festival
and sidewalk sale.